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Accommodation is set across two floors, with lift access, alongside a brand new 12 bedroom extension, with each room having 25m2 of space, consisting of the main...
Care Provided by Old Vicarage Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees start from £1,250, with the exact amount depending on the size and position of the room, as well as the level of care and support each person needs. This allows us to make sure every resident receives the right balance of comfort, attention, and personalised care.
The fee includes round-the-clock support from our experienced care team, with help tailored to each individual’s needs, including personal care such as washing, dressing, mobility, and continence support. We also take care of all medication management, giving families peace of mind that everything is overseen safely and consistently.
All meals and refreshments are included, with home-cooked food prepared on site and adapted to personal preferences and dietary requirements. Laundry and housekeeping are taken care of, and all utilities such as heating, lighting, and water are covered, so there are no day-to-day worries.
Each resident has a fully furnished room, which they are very welcome to personalise to make it feel like home. There is also access to comfortable communal areas and gardens, along with a programme of daily activities to support wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment.
We also work closely with healthcare professionals such as GPs and district nurses, ensuring continuity of care and prompt support when needed.
Some additional services, such as one-to-one care, hairdressing, or specialist external services, can be arranged where required.
We are always happy to talk through individual needs and provide a clear, tailored fee following an assessment, so families feel confident and fully informed from the outset.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Old Vicarage Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Old Vicarage Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ashley Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katrina Jackson (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
Visiting
- All visits are prebookable in advance and are an hour long in the residents room. LFD tests are encouraged and PPE is to be worn.
Parking
- On site parking offered.
Old Vicarage Residential Home Reviews (26)
Old Vicarage Residential Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.888) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Vicarage Residential Home has 26 reviews.
I think it is a very nice place, well run, quiet and reserved also. Staff are very efficient, food is of a good standard.
The Old Vicarage Residential Home is a home from home, comfortable, relaxing and not in the least bit clinical, with staff who are caring and kind. They encourage autonomy and independence whilst providing support where needed and everyone is treated as an individual. Everyone at the care home works as part of an extended family and always makes visitors welcome. This is a happy place with lots of laughter and a place where residents are able to spend their final days in familiar surroundings supported by staff they know who care deeply about them. I visit this home four times a week and would highly recommend it.
Indebted to the support, advice and help thus received. Every effort has been taken by all members of staff, to welcome my mother to her new home. Service and care seem to be the aura surrounding everyone I've met. Neither my mother or myself ever thought this part of life could be so pleasant, surrounded as we are with such respectful and thoughtful people.
This home has looked after my mother so well. The staff and the management are always helpful and very caring. I know my mum is cared for and looked after in a loving environment. It is a great relief to me knowing this and I can always chat to the staff and now the new manager and know they will listen and reassure me about my mum and her care. Thank you. It is a lovely place.
The Old Vicarage looked after her very well during her 3 week stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the grounds and location were lovely.
The home is a friendly, open, caring place. It feels more like a private guest house in that it is completely "non institutional" The care is discreet but all encompassing. My mother has advanced dementia but the approach is to allow her to be as independent as possible but with absolute vigilance re her well being. We are allowed free access whenever we want to visit. It really is as close to a home from home as one could wish for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 September 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jan 2025Recipient: Old Vicarage Residential Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

Katrina is an experienced and dedicated Care Home Manager who leads her team with a strong focus on quality care and resident wellbeing. She is organised, approachable, and committed to maintaining high standards across all aspects of the home. Katrina works closely with families and staff, ensuring a supportive, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home.

Karen is a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager who brings a calm, supportive presence to the home. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and takes pride in ensuring residents feel safe, respected, and truly at home.
With a strong background in care, Karen leads by example and is always on hand to support both residents and staff. She has a natural ability to build positive relationships with families, offering reassurance and clear communication at all times.
Karen works closely with the management team to maintain high standards across the home, from care delivery to team development. Her organised approach, attention to detail, and caring nature make her a valued and trusted member of the team.

Christine is our highly experienced Regional Manager who provides support and oversight across all of our homes. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and works closely with each management team to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.
Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and has a calm, practical approach to problem-solving. She is dedicated to developing staff, improving standards, and making sure every home operates to the highest possible level.

Cheryl oversees quality and compliance across the group, ensuring all homes consistently meet regulatory standards and deliver safe, effective care. She is detail-focused and highly organised, supporting managers with audits, action plans, and continuous improvement. Cheryl works closely with teams to strengthen practice, maintaining high standards while bringing a positive, approachable presence across every home.

George is a reliable and highly practical Maintenance Manager who ensures all homes are safe, well-presented, and fully operational at all times. He takes a proactive approach to maintenance, quickly resolving issues and carrying out preventative work to minimise disruption. George is organised, responsive, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across the group, supporting both staff and residents with a safe and comfortable environment.

Isaac is an organised and dependable administrator who plays a key role in the smooth running of the home. He manages day-to-day administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring systems, records, and communication are always up to date and compliant, helping the home operate seamlessly behind the scenes.
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